varietiesδιαιρέσεις
diaireseis · Greek Noun
Distinctions, differences, or a range of manifestations. In this context, it highlights that while God gives different types of gifts, they all originate from the same divine source.
serviceδιακονιῶν
diakonion · Greek Noun
Work, ministry, or act of service done for the benefit of others within the body of Christ. It implies a functional role or responsibility carried out in submission to the Lord's calling.
activitiesἐνέργημα
energēma · Greek Noun
The general, active, or energizing work of God in the world and within believers to accomplish His will and purposes.
empowersἐνεργέω
energeō · Greek Verb
Refers to the supernatural effectiveness or power that God exerts within a person, specifically by His Spirit, to enable ministry or godly living.
manifestationφανέρωσις
phanerōsis · Greek Noun
An outward display, disclosure, or making visible of that which was previously hidden; in this context, it refers to the observable evidence of the Holy Spirit's presence and work in a believer.
Spiritπνεῦμα
pneuma · Greek Noun
The third person of the Trinity, the divine Comforter, Counselor, and agent of sanctification who indwells believers and empowers the church.
common goodσυμφέρον
sympheron · Greek Noun
The benefit or profit of the whole congregation; biblical gifts are never for private exaltation but for the building up and welfare of the Body of Christ.
wisdomσοφία
sophia · Greek Noun
God-given spiritual insight into the application of divine truth to daily life, distinguishing it from mere worldly intelligence.
knowledgeγνῶσις
gnōsis · Greek Noun
The divinely granted insight into the truth of God, His character, and His redemptive plan, allowing for deeper spiritual understanding.
faithπίστις
pistis · Greek Noun
A specific gift or measure of trust in God, distinct from saving faith, enabling a believer to act with extraordinary confidence in God’s power during specific circumstances.
gifts of healingἴαμα
iama · Greek Noun
The supernatural enablement to serve as an instrument through which God restores health and physical wholeness to others.
working of miraclesδύναμις
dynamis · Greek Noun
Supernatural events or mighty works that transcend the ordinary laws of nature, demonstrating the power of God to validate the message of the Gospel.
prophecyπροφητεία
prophēteia · Greek Noun
The Spirit-inspired proclamation of a message from God to His people, intended for edification, exhortation, and comfort, rather than necessarily predicting the future.
ability to distinguish between spiritsδιάκρισις πνευμάτων
diakrisis pneumatōn · Greek Noun phrase
A spiritual gift of discernment that allows a believer to evaluate whether a message, action, or influence originates from the Holy Spirit, human spirit, or demonic forces.
various kinds of tonguesγλῶσσα
glōssa · Greek Noun
The supernatural ability to speak in languages (either human or angelic) that the speaker has not learned, serving as a sign to unbelievers or for private prayer.
interpretation of tonguesἑρμηνεία
hermēneia · Greek Noun
The supernatural gift of explaining the meaning of a message spoken in an unknown tongue so that the church community can understand and be edified.
empoweredἐνεργέω
energeō · Greek Verb
Refers to the supernatural, effective working or internal power of God. In a biblical context, it signifies that the source of spiritual gifts is God's own active energy, rather than human ability or effort.
Spiritπνεῦμα
pneuma · Greek Noun
Refers to the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, who is the personal, divine agent of regeneration, sanctification, and the bestower of spiritual gifts within the church.
apportionsδιαιρέω
diaireō · Greek Verb
Signifies the sovereign, purposeful distribution or allocation of gifts, graces, or ministries to individual believers according to God's divine wisdom and plan.
